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Chemonics is one of the world’s leading development firms, committed to taking on the toughest development challenges in the most complex environments. Learning from our multisectoral global network, we promote tolerance and reduce vulnerability to violent conflict and disasters. Chemonics implements results-driven programs that successfully mitigate the effects of conflict, drive peacebuilding efforts, and support democratic transitions and political stability. Whether it is supporting a peaceful transition to democracy or lending a steady hand in recovery after a natural disaster, Chemonics has the capacity, the ingenuity, and the determination to help countries restore themselves.

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Services in Peace, Stability, and Transition

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    Stabilization and Transition Assistance
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    Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
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    Countering Violent Extremism
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    Vulnerable Groups

01 Stabilization and Transition Assistance


We support peaceful transitions in anticipation of and following major political events by addressing drivers of conflict and promoting government transparency and accountability. In this way, we rebuild the trust between state and society that is often fractured in the aftermath of conflict. With local authorities, community leaders, and civil society organizations, we work to…

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02 Conflict Prevention


We work with governments, civil society, local authorities, traditional leaders, and community actors across the globe to address and prevent conflict and violence. Using education, workforce development, and civic and political engagement, we empower vulnerable communities to play a key role in preventing community violence. In Burkina Faso, we train young leaders in conflict prevention,…

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03 Peacebuilding and Reconciliation


We work with communities to address underlying tensions, resolve conflicts, and increase resilience to future violence with collaborative approaches to peacebuilding and reconciliation. Employing creative methods of building peace between war-torn communities, we tailor our approaches to local contexts and use technology to enhance and amplify outcomes. Our programs address feelings of marginalization and exclusion…

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04 Countering Violent Extremism


We employ evidence-based approaches to counter violent extremism, working with governments and civil society to address local drivers of ideologically motivated violence. We design our approaches to establish peaceful avenues for dissent as well as empower youth and marginalized groups across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Our programs equip at-risk groups with…

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05 Recovery and Reconstruction


In advance of and immediately following destabilizing events, such as natural disasters and armed conflict, we work with communities to recover and rebuild infrastructure, increase resiliency, and reduce future vulnerability. Working in fragile and conflict-affected environments requires a multifaceted approach and improved government capacity to provide essential services. Our disaster assistance programs provide services like…

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06 Vulnerable Groups


Ensuring the inclusion of vulnerable groups, such as women, youth, and minorities, cuts across all of our initiatives. We address feelings of marginalization and exclusion that can contribute to further unrest or disrupt peace and reconciliation processes. We also recognize the need for trauma-informed programming: We strive to address the impact of violence and the…

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Shared Lessons: Countering Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

Elisabeth Dallas, director of Chemonics' Peace, Stability, and Transition Practice interviews Todd Diamond, director of Conflict, Security, and Stability program at Chemonics, about shared lessons from our work in countering extremism.

Youth in Conflict-Affected Areas

The USAID Human Rights Activity increases the capacity of governments and local organizations to promote human rights and protect vulnerable populations. Chief of Party Kelly Brooks shares insights on youth development in Colombia.

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Ruth Citrin

Conflict, Stability and Research Director

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Building Evidence on Cross-Border Conflict to Inform Effective Responses

Re-Enforcing Resilience in Communities Across Borders

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Promoting Dialogue to Build Peace in Mali

Securing Stability in Burkina Faso

Preventing Conflict at its Roots in Lebanon

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Closing Economic and Community Divides in Pankisi

Enhancing Stability in Somalia

Promoting a Moderate, Inclusive, and Stable Syria

Restoring Essential Services in Syria

Building Peace in Libya

Promoting National Cohesion in Ukraine

Increasing Confidence in Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

Elevating Security Sector Reform

Addressing Drivers of Violent Extremism

Strengthening Interethnic Cooperation in Kosovo

Promoting Peace and Communal Cohesion in Côte d’Ivoire

Strengthening Human Rights in Colombia

Building the Economy and Promoting Peace in Colombia

Using Evidence-Based Analysis for a Food-Secure World

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Youth Voices for Peace

Solving Land Disputes in Côte d’Ivoire

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How Careful Use of Technology Can Guide Climate-Sensitive Peacebuilding

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3 Questions with Jaclyn Grace on Engaging Elites to Resolve Conflict

What Does a Systems Approach to Conflict Prevention Look Like?

News: Chemonics Publishes ‘Elite Bargains and Political Deals Toolkit’ to Bolster Peace and Stabilization Programs

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Creating a Sustainable Peace Deal in Yemen: A Discussion with Ahmed Al Khameri

Trauma-Informed Approaches to Development

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3 Questions on Designing an Emergency Intervention in Lebanon During COVID-19 with Bilal Al Ayoubi

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Let’s Get Creative: Localized Data Collection for Stronger Project Outcomes

Building Bridges Between Financial Institutions and Rural Communities in Post-Conflict Regions

An Argument for Inclusive Stabilization

Using Civic Justice to Disrupt Cycles of Violence: Lessons Learned from Mexico

3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

To Respond to the Venezuelan Migration Crisis, Let’s Also Tap the Private Sector

What the Global Fragility Act Could Mean for Development Investments

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Stop, Look, and Listen! Preventing Recruitment of Youth into Illicit Activities in Southern Colombia

How to Design Social and Behavior Change Communications for Countering Violent Extremism: A Multi-Sectoral Approach

Determining the ‘How’ with Stabilization

Increasing Resiliency in the Face of Disaster: Four Best Practices

Making it Stick: Key Considerations for Operationalizing the Stabilization Assistance Review

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Education as a Key to Solving Conflicts

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